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An Introduction to Global Financial Markets by Stephen Valdez
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    • Product code: 23967
    • ISBN: 0230006353, ISBN13: 9780230006355, 384 pages, paperback
      Published by Palgrave MacMillan on 2006 , 5th Revised edition
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    Description of An Introduction to Global Financial Markets

    "An Introduction to Global Financial Markets" describes the various financial sectors in clear, easy to understand terms. It provides a broad and balanced introduction to financial markets across the world. The book provides comprehensive coverage of commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, money and bond markets, trade finance, stock markets, options, futures and other derivatives products. It is the ideal primer for those who require a basic understanding of, or who are new to, the world of finance: for example, new recruits to City firms, students of finance, or students of economics, business, management and accounting who require a grounding in the area.

    Reviews

    "This is a very broad and well-written introduction to Global Finance. Very up-to-date and very useful."
    - N.Dattini, London Guildhall University

    "Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive."
    - Dr A. Thomas, University of Liverpool

    "This is a very broad and well-written introduction to Global Finance. Very up-to-date and very useful."
    - N. Dattini, London Guildhall University

    "Very comprehensive, clearly-written and the breadth of coverage is very impressive."
    - Dr A. Thomas, University of Liverpool

    Contents of An Introduction to Global Financial Markets

    Introduction
    Banking
    The Role of the Central Bank
    Commercial Banking
    Investment Banking
    Securities Markets
    Stock Exchanges
    Foreign Exchange and International Trade
    Trade Finance
    European Economic and Monetary Union
    Derivative Products
    Financial Futures
    Other Derivative Products
    Insurance
    The Periodic Global Crisis
    Trends in the Global Financial Markets

    About Stephen Valdez

    STEPHEN VALDEZ is a retired financial trainer and consultant and is the former Director of Profile Financial Training Plc. He formed Valdez Financial Training in 1985 to provide simple introductory courses on financial markets. The courses were used around the world by major banks, financial institutions, software houses and information providers. The company was later sold to The Financial Training Co. Ltd. with Stephen Valdez acting as consultant.

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